Shiraoi ( 白老町 , Shiraoi-chō ) is a town located in Iburi , Hokkaido , Japan . As of September 2016, the town had a population of 17,759. It was established in 1867 by the feudal lords of Sendai . Most of the area of the town is forested and parts lie within the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park .
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26-440: A typical year, the snow lingers for 80 days. Accumulated snow rarely exceeding 44 centimetres (17 in). Wind velocity averages merely 1.6 metres per second (3.6 mph), that is less than half of the neighboring Tomakomai and Muroran. Shiraoi has a density of 42 persons per km . In the 1930s, Shiraoi began the cultivation of mushrooms, such as Shiitake , and mullet roe (or karasumi ) at Kojohama. Shiraoi imported
39-489: Is 1751). Citizens of Iwanai whose families have been native for many generations have a peculiar "fisherman" accent to their Japanese, distinct to others living in the region. (Most Hokkaido citizens speak Kantō, or Tokyo region, dialect; their ancestors emigrated from the Kantō region in the late 19th century). A massive fire in 1954 destroyed most of the traditional buildings, as they were mostly wooden structures. Modern Iwanai
52-587: Is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture , Hokkaido , Japan . As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 13,210. The total area is 70.64 km . Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region. Unlike many Hokkaido towns, it predates the Meiji Restoration , having started as a seasonal fishing location c. 1450, and developing into a year-round village in the mid-18th century. (Its official founding date
65-422: Is also in the area. Shiraoi has an oceanic climate, mild when compared to the rest of Hokkaido. The annual temperature ranges between the extremes of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) and −20.8 °C (−5.4 °F). The average annual temperature is 7.2 °C (45.0 °F). Shiraoi receives 1,660 millimetres (65 in) of precipitation annually. This only results in 103 centimetres (41 in) of snow annually. In
78-597: Is much more Western in style, although there are still extensive Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples intact or rebuilt in the traditional fashion. The town also has a large shrine festival held every July. Iwanai is located on the western of the Shakotan Peninsula . A part of the town is in Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park . Today Iwanai still has a heavy fishing industry, along with farming in
91-650: The Ainu . According to the town's official website, the name, Shiraoi, means Rainbows in the Ainu language . Other sources state that the name comes from Shiraunai meaning Horse-flies . In 1867, the Sendai domain established a fort in Shiraoi and work began on Shiogama Shrine ( 塩釜神社 , Shiogama Jinja ) . The following year the Boshin War caused Sendai to retreat from Shiraoi and return to Sendai proper. After
104-584: The Emperor Meiji visited. The total area is 425.72 square kilometres (164.37 sq mi). The town is 28.0 kilometres (17.4 mi) East to West and 26.4 kilometres (16.4 mi) North to South. 82% of this area is forested. Shiraoi is crossed by a number of rivers running from the mountains like Mount Horohoro to the Pacific Ocean . These include: Mount Horohoro and Lake Kuttara are part of Shikotsu-Tōya National Park. Lake Poroto
117-404: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shiraoi&oldid=933126205 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Shiraoi, Hokkaid%C5%8D Shiraoi, like the rest of Hokkaido, was populated by
130-471: The knowledge of mullet roe production from Iwanai . Shiraoi has been involved in the harvest of marine products such as the Horsehair crab and konbu . Because of dwindling resources, harvesting of hair crab has been reduced to a test operation from the middle of July until the middle of August. Shiraoi introduced the raising of beef cattle from Shimane Prefecture in 1954. In 1966, Shiraoi began with
143-461: The local region. It also has skiing in winter. Although the local slopes are rougher than those of nearby Kutchan , the bay is visible from the slopes. The town is also well known in the region for its sushi restaurants. Iwanai's mascot is Taramaru ( たら丸 ) , who is an anthropomorphic Alaska pollack . His marks are "nejiri hachimaki" (a traditional Japanese headband), a "kuroi nagagutsu" (a black boot) and his mouth and always carries an asparagus as
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#1732772195841156-678: The production of chicken eggs. Shiraoi boasts 550,000 chickens, and a business worth ¥2.8 billion. Shiraoi has four annual festivals: Shiraoi has several stations on the Muroran Main Line : Shiraoi is served by the following bus companies: Shiraoi is served by the following roads and highways: Shiraoi has the following twin city relationships: The Shadai Stallion Station is located here. Shadai Stallion Station has bought high-profile thoroughbreds for their breeding program, such as Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem . Iwanai, Hokkaido Iwanai ( 岩内町 , Iwanai-chō )
169-437: The revolt was put down the government dismantled the fort in 1870. The end of the 19th century saw expansion of the town. A road was established connecting Shiraoi with Muroran , Sapporo , and Hakodate in 1873. Nineteen years later, the first railroad station was established. The villages of Shadai and Shikiu were established. Two significant events occurred during this expansion: in 1874, Mount Tarumae erupted, and in 1881,
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